Trying to find the right words to describe this book and two keep popping into my head - bohemian and grownup. It's not a conventional read and I suspect a lot of people won't like it, but it's funny and sad and infuriating at times because you want Maria to stop craving the ideal life she's convinced herself she needs to complete her existence as it's clearly harming her physically and psychologically. Definitely not for everyone but I'd give it a go if you're sick of modern chic-lit drivel where there's a sickly sweet answer to everything in the end.